Sad News: Remembering Popcorn Bert
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Albert “Bert” Shock, an Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton volunteer who was lovingly referred to as “Popcorn Bert.” He died on Oct. 3, at the age of 94. When his wife,…
Mother of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Patient Carves Wooden Comfort Birds for Patients and Families
After her son, Robert Croley, died in February 2021 at the Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Hospice House, Linda Croley looked for ways to find comfort and peace for herself, and to give back to Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton for caring for her…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton’s Camp Pathways 2022 Inspires Volunteers to Give Back
In the summer of 2022, the Pathways of HopeSM Bereavement Counseling center held its 29th annual Camp Pathways, a grief camp for kids. The camp included activities designed to help attendees work through their grief and offered campers the opportunity…
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare Offers Training for New Volunteers on Sept. 19
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare is offering volunteer training on Monday, Sept. 19, at its newly completed Marilyn B. and Mark E. Gustafson Center for Supportive Care on the campus of Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster (1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691)…
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare Celebrates Volunteers at Annual Recognition Dinner
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare recently honored its volunteers at its annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner. The theme for this year’s event was “Time Travel” in recognition of the 40th anniversary the not-for-profit hospice is currently celebrating. In keeping with the theme, staff…
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Grand Opening of Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare Marilyn B. and Mark E. Gustafson Center for Supportive Care
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 14, to celebrate the grand opening of the Marilyn B. and Mark E. Gustafson Center for Supportive Care on the Wooster campus of Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare (1900 Akron Rd.,…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Volunteer Reflects on Tuxedo Junction Dance Benefit
After experiencing the care of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton for her husband, father and stepmother, Gail Pruett wanted to give back to the not-for-profit hospice. So, in 2005 she dedicated a year of her life to planning “Tuxedo Junction” to…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Volunteer Reflects on Tuxedo Junction Dance Benefit
After experiencing the care of Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton for her husband, father and stepmother, Gail Pruett wanted to give back to the not-for-profit hospice. So, in 2005 she dedicated a year of her life to planning “Tuxedo Junction” to…
Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare Announces Retirement of Long-Time Volunteer Manager
After serving for 30 years as manager of Volunteer Services at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, Rebecca McCurdy will retire on July 1. Elisa Stoyle, who has served as the volunteer coordinator under McCurdy, has been named manager of Volunteer Services. “We’re…
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton Recognizes Memorial Day With Prayer Service
Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton recently held a Memorial Day Prayer Service to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Staff, volunteers and visitors attended the service, which was held at the Veteran’s Memorial at…